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Eastern New Guinea by Capt John Moresby. Papua New Guinea. RGS 1875 old map

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Title: Eastern New Guinea by Capt John Moresby. Papua New Guinea. RGS 1875 old map

Description: Map of Eastern New Guinea'. Map of Eastern New Guinea. By Captain John Moresby, R.N., engraved by Edward Weller. 42.5 × 41.5 cm (16.75 × 16.25 in). Compiled from Royal Navy surveys aboard HMS Basilisk (1873–74), delineating the south-eastern coastline, reefs, and anchorages later forming British New Guinea. Moresby was the first European to discover the site of Port Moresby. . Royal Geographical Society / Capt. J. Moresby R.N.. Engraved by Edward Weller. Published 1875. Antique Royal Geographical Society map with related text pages. Size 43 x 42 cm | 16.5 x 16.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. This is a folding map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: 1875, Map, New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, Royal Geographical Society, The Geographical Journal

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Eastern New Guinea by Capt John Moresby. Papua New Guinea. RGS 1875 old map

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